Salt Lake City International Airport experienced a series of safety and security concerns involving Delta Air Lines flights on a recent Sunday evening. The incidents included the discovery of a knife on board one aircraft and a separate flight encountering a mechanical issue that necessitated an unexpected return to the airport.
Airport authorities reported to ABC4.com that the knife was found by the cleaning crew after the aircraft, operated by Delta Air Lines, had landed in Salt Lake City. Details regarding the knife’s dimensions or the origin of the flight were not disclosed, but the discovery prompted immediate attention from both the airline and airport officials.
In a separate incident, a Delta flight destined for Amsterdam from Salt Lake City was compelled to circle back a few hours into its journey due to a mechanical problem. Delta Air Lines issued a statement following the event, emphasizing the safety of the passengers and crew:
“Delta flight 56 from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam safely returned to SLC due to a reported mechanical issue. We apologize to our customers for the delay in their travel and are working to get them to their destinations as quickly as possible.”
Although the statement did not elaborate on the nature of the mechanical issue, a passenger from the affected flight speculated that it was related to the aircraft’s engine.
No statement was provided by Delta Air Lines regarding the knife discovery. This incident was confirmed by Salt Lake City International Airport officials, adding an additional layer of concern to the evening’s events.
These incidents follow closely after another security concern at the same airport involving a Delta flight. The previous week, a man was detained and removed from a Delta aircraft after allegedly attempting to board the flight using photos of other passengers’ boarding passes.
These consecutive incidents at Salt Lake City International Airport have raised questions about security and mechanical reliability on Delta Air Lines flights. The airline and airport authorities are likely to face increased scrutiny as investigations into these events proceed, with a heightened focus on ensuring the safety and security of all passengers and crew members involved.
Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, abc4.com
